Malaysian Acro Frag
Typical needs for this coral type. Ask us if you're unsure.
Transform Your Tank with Southeast Asia's Most Coveted Acropora
Looking for a rare SPS centerpiece with serious collector appeal? Malaysian Acropora frags occupy a special tier in the reef hobby — wild-sourced from the biodiverse waters of Southeast Asia, these colonies carry color morphs and branching structures you simply won't find in captive-grown alternatives. The intricate axial and radial corallite patterning, often expressing vivid greens, blues, or golden hues under reef lighting, makes this one of the most visually striking additions you can place in a mature saltwater aquarium.
Frags arrive at a manageable size, giving you the rewarding experience of watching a true Acropora develop its full branching architecture over time. With stable parameters and dialed-in flow, growth can be rapid and deeply satisfying — this is the kind of coral that becomes a conversation piece as it matures. Experienced SPS keepers will appreciate the challenge and the payoff equally.
QUICK STATS & CARE GUIDE
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Common Name: Malaysian Acro Frag
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Current Size: Frag (approximately 1–2 inches)
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Care Level: Advanced (best suited for established reef tanks with stable, mature water chemistry)
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Temperament: Semi-aggressive (maintain adequate spacing; allelopathy can affect neighboring corals)
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Diet: Photosynthetic; benefits from occasional broadcast feeding of amino acids and fine zooplankton
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Water Conditions: 72–78°F, salinity 1.025–1.026, pH 8.1–8.3, dKH 8–9.5, Mg 1350–1450 ppm; high lighting and high flow required
WHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?
Every Malaysian Acro Frag we ship is ethically sourced, carefully quarantined, and fully conditioned in our Miami facility before it ever reaches your reef tank. We hold our specimens until they're stable, colored up, and thriving — because that's the standard The Coral Boutique was built on.